McDonald's Franchisees Still Pessimistic About Brand
McDonald's franchisees remain pessimistic about the brand due to a failing franchise sales model and lack of transparency in supporting small business owners.
· 1851 Franchise· February 19, 2016
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Nick Powills is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 867 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * The traditional franchise sales model is failing due to prioritization of short-term success and lack of transparency, with a $13,000 cost per lead and 1% deal-to-lead rate being cited as industry averages [[2026-10-27 Today’s Franchise Sales Strategies Are Failing Why Transparency Is Required (607db1)]]. * Nick Powills emphasizes the importance of understanding what a brand is famous for and having a compelling value proposition [[2026-10-09 Next Generation Franchise Playbook How Brands Can Scale (64e32a)]]. * Nick Powills and Charles Internicola discuss the importance of building a strong franchise system with the right franchisees to achieve unicorn brand status [[2026-08-28 How to Build a Unicorn Franchise Brand with the Franchisees You Choose (8eb66f)]]. * Topsail Steamer, a take-home seafood boil brand, has seen an 11% increase in sales across its 12 locations [[2026-10-19 How Topsail Steamer Is Making Waves In The Seafood Market Through Take-Home Expe (77b7bb)]]. * AR Workshop pivoted to mobile units and retail after struggling to maintain a long enough runway with only in-store event offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic [[2026-10-19 How AR Workshop Pivoted to Mobile Units & Retail (b18257)]]. * FACE FOUNDRIÉ, a skincare franchise, is set to close out the year with 101 locations open [[2026-10-05 FACE FOUNDRIÉ Founder Michele Henry on Reaching 100 Units (47c72a)]]. * Wow Windowboxes, a floral window box installation and arrangement company, is expanding its franchise to 22 cities with 87% recurring revenue [[2026-09-28 Wow Windowboxes Franchise Expansion Scaling to 22 Cities (8f2edc)]]. * Cupbop, a Korean barbecue concept, has expanded to 72 U.S. locations and is focusing on experienced multi-unit franchisees to support its growth strategy [[2026-09-24 CUPBOP Builds Franchise Growth on Operating Experience (7fb4c6)]]. * New Mom School has 26 locations open, with 16 in development and 42 licenses, and aims to reach a million moms by 2032 [[2026-09-22 New Mom School Franchise Founder Alexandra Spitz On Her Curriculum Based Postnat (e24218)]]. * inLIFE Wellness has grown to 80 studios across three countries with a unique model that includes protective business guardrails [[2026-09-17 How inLIFE Wellness Uses Guardrails for Franchise Growth (4c8567)]]. * iCode School is expanding its offerings to include AI and robotics courses [[2026-09-14 How iCode School is Tackling AI and Robotics Advancements (e667e1)]]. * Andy Bosko is continuing his family's legacy with Beef 'O' Brady's, a restaurant chain his father first opened in Lakeland, Florida in 1991 [[2026-09-14 How Second-Generation Franchisee Andy Bosko Is Continuing His Family’s Beef ‘O’ (ed1fe6)]]. * Mike Reyes is expanding his business with KidStrong, a franchise he invested in after researching the opportunity and finding
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Why Fitness Franchise Concepts are a Hot Investment
FranCamp is a franchise growth intensive for founders and leadership teams looking to build stronger, more scalable franchise systems.
· 1851 Franchise· February 18, 2016
Roark Capital Group Makes Growth Equity Investment in Orangetheory Fitness
The article is about Orangetheory Fitness, but it appears to be a duplicate of the article in entry 6, which is about a different topic.
· 1851 Franchise· February 18, 2016
1851 Franchise Partners with BoeFly to Produce Franchise Finance Index
1851 Franchise partnered with BoeFly to develop the Franchise Finance Index, a monthly snapshot of the franchise lending landscape.
· 1851 Franchise· February 15, 2016
The Wall Street Journal: Buffalo Wings & Rings Offers Incentives to Entice Potential Franchisees
This article appears to be a staff bio and does not contain relevant information about the franchise industry.
· 1851 Franchise· January 25, 2016
Franchises are Upping Their Game to Entice Prospective Buyers
Franchises are offering discounted fees and reduced royalties to attract prospective buyers in a competitive market.
· 1851 Franchise· January 25, 2016
No Limit Agency Featured in The Wall Street Journal
The franchise industry is offering incentives to attract new franchisees and aid quality existing franchisees, with brands like Buffalo Wings & Rings slashing their franchise fee.
· 1851 Franchise· January 25, 2016
Franchise Business Outlook for 2016 Report Shows Franchise Growth Surpassing Other Businesses
QSR Magazine's 2026 QSR 50 report highlights industry trends, including AI adoption, loyalty programs, and sustainable unit economics, with McDonald's and Chick-fil-A leading the rankings.
· 1851 Franchise· January 20, 2016
No Limit Agency Featured in Restaurant Hospitality
No Limit Agency's Vice President, Brian Jaeger, is featured in Restaurant Hospitality, highlighting his background and experience.
· 1851 Franchise· January 15, 2016
North Carolina Residents Find Success With Franchise Brands
Franchise brands in North Carolina are leveraging AI to automate tasks, collect data, and improve operations, shifting from experimental to operational technology.
· 1851 Franchise· January 7, 2016
The Five Best Suppliers for Emerging Franchisors
The Internicola Law Firm specializes in working with around 30 emerging franchisors across various industries to establish a solid business model.
· 1851 Franchise· December 18, 2015
How Nick Powills Created Disruption in Franchising
Nick Powills, CEO of No Limit Agency, transitioned from a rock journalist to a franchise PR firm, disrupting the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· December 16, 2015
Red Mango and Nestle Toll House Cafe Offering Co-Branded Franchises
Red Mango and Nestle Toll House Cafe are offering co-branded franchises, providing opportunities for growth and networking in the franchise industry.
· 1851 Franchise· December 10, 2015
TED Talk Tuesday: What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work?
Networking events offer opportunities for franchise industry leaders and peers to connect.
· 1851 Franchise· December 8, 2015
Most Innovative Concepts of 2015
Orangetheory Fitness franchisee Mike Reyes shares his entrepreneurial journey and approach to business.
· 1851 Franchise· December 8, 2015
What Associations Are Doing To Fight Attacks On Small Businesses
Associations in the franchise industry are hosting events to support small businesses and provide networking opportunities for franchise professionals.
· 1851 Franchise· November 27, 2015
Starting A New Adventure With No Limit Agency
No specific information about a franchise or multi-unit business is mentioned in the excerpt.
· 1851 Franchise· November 20, 2015
Why I Went To Work For No Limit Agency
The author shares their experience of working for a PR agency and the importance of disruption in the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· November 19, 2015
Qmee featured in Chicago Tribune
Qmee, a browser rewards company, is expanding its presence in the United States and looking to hire staff in Chicago.
· 1851 Franchise· November 11, 2015
With In-Person Interviews, the Early Bird Seriously Does Not Get the Worm
The importance of punctuality is discussed in the context of in-person interviews.
· 1851 Franchise· November 9, 2015
You Can Make Millions by Reading This Column
Providing good customer service is essential for entrepreneurs looking to make millions in their careers, but this article does not specifically relate to franchising or multi-unit businesses.
· 1851 Franchise· November 5, 2015
Francorp Helps Chicago Sandwich Shop Expand
Francorp helps businesses expand through various services, including franchise growth intensives and strategic programming.
· 1851 Franchise· November 3, 2015
No Limit Agency CEO shares PR do's and don'ts
No Limit Agency CEO shares PR do's and don'ts for fast casual operators.
· 1851 Franchise· October 29, 2015
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's target gamers with new promotion
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are targeting gamers with a new promotion, highlighting the importance of innovation in the franchise industry.
· 1851 Franchise· October 29, 2015